Global Process Owner Accounts Receivable (AR GPO)
Full time
London/Hybrid
What you will be doing
The Global Process Owner for Accounts Receivable (AR GPO) is accountable for the end-to-end design standardisation and continuous improvement of the global Billing and Collection processes. The role ensures operational excellence compliance efficiency governance and alignment with business and GBS strategy.
The AR GPO is accountable for designing governing and continuously improving end-to-end global processes within GBS. This role ensures standardisation efficiency compliance and automation across regions driving consistency while balancing local requirements. The AR GPO is critical in shaping the digital and process agenda acting as global custodian of process excellence.
The role requires a systemic perspective business acumen and the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple markets and functions.
The AR GPOs influence senior business leaders ensure alignment with global standards coordinate compliance and integration ensure scalability automation and operational effectiveness.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Process Ownership & Governance
Own the end-to-end global Billing and Collection processes including billing (across Aerospace and Power system products services defence programs ET&S) engine despatch claim management dispute resolution customer queries collections and cash application.
Define and maintain the global process framework standards and best practices
Establish and lead Billing and Collections governance forums with regional finance leads commercial and shared services
Ensure process compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. tax laws UK SOX local statutory rules)
Support the development of process capability within delivery teams through knowledge sharing and training
2. Standardisation & Optimisation
Drive global standardisation of Billing and Collection processes and systems across regions and business units
Identify and lead process improvements using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen.
Promote and support digital transformation of the Billing and Collection function
Sponsor global process improvement initiatives including automation and digital enablement
3. Performance Management
Define and track KPIs and SLAs (e.g. DSO on-time collection rate billing processing time).
Monitor process performance metrics globally; identify and address risks or inefficiencies
Benchmark performance across regions and drive improvements
Ensure timely and accurate reporting on Billing and Collection performance and compliance
4. Technology & Systems
Partner with IT and ERP teams (e.g. SAP High Radius Blackline) to design and enhance Billing and Collection solutions
Drive global rollout of Billing and Collection tools and technologies.
Evaluate and implement automation tools (e.g. OCR AI RPA)
5. Stakeholder Management
Act as the global point of contact for Billing and Collection process matters
Act as the key authority for process design decisions working closely with IT Digital and Transformation teams
Engage with functional leaders local operations managers and stakeholders to ensure effective adoption and compliance
Collaborate with Commercial Treasury Tax and Business Units to align processes
Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g. service providers technology vendors)
6. Risk Compliance & Controls
Ensure appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties are in place
Support internal and external audits
Drive compliance with anti-bribery data safeguarding sanctions and fraud prevention policies
Why Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress powering protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Well provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive innovative culture that invests in you gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons frequency will depend on business needs nature of role what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who were looking for
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Proven experience in GBS or Shared Services with significant AR process expertise
Proven experience in end-to-end process ownership across regions or business units
Strong track record in change management and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated success in delivering process transformation and automation at scale
Experience aligning processes with enabling technology platforms (ERP workflow tools)
Evidence of leading cross-functional stakeholder groups to drive adoption of global standards
Strong track record monitoring and improving process KPIs globally
Deep understanding of end-to-end Billing and Collection process
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project management and process improvement capabilities
Excellent communication and influencing skills across cultures
Change leadership in a complex matrixed global environment
Knowledge of Billing and Collections compliance requirements globally
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field
Professional certification (e.g. CPA CMA or equivalent) preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt desirable
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
Grade: Management Level B
Closing Date: 5th November 2025
For further information please contact Alison Connaughton
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